Douma CE, DeWaart DR, Struijk DG, Krediet RT
Effect of amino acid based dialysate on peritoneal blood flow and permeability during CAPD
Am Soc Nephrol
J Am Soc Nephrol (abstract) (Nov) 6:598 1995

A study of amino acid dialysate compared to dextrose, using the theoretical construct that L-arginine in the amino acid mixture by producing NO increases peritoneal blood flow. Using IP dextran-70 as a volume marker the study showed increases in transcapillary ultrafiltration (UF) rate compared to dextrose, yet total UF was no different from dextrose since the amino acid solution also was associated with increased lymphatic flow. IP CO2 was used to demonstrate higher peritoneal blood flow during amino acid dwell. Mass transfer area coefficients (MTAC) for creatinine, urea, urate, 2 M, and 2 M were higher with amino acids, yet albumin and IgG clearance were not increased (Winchester)

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